Perana Z-One is launched in Geneva by Zagato

GENEVA, Switzerland, 2 March, 2009 -- Zagato is launching an exciting
World Premiere on the occasion of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the Perana
Z-One (Zee-One).

The sports car Perana Z-One signals the first collaboration of the
Milanese Coachbuilders with a South African Vehicle Manufacturer: Perana
Performance Group.

The Perana project is the result of Zagato’s 90 year-long
expertise in constructing fully functional running concepts.

Virtual reality development has been integrated from inception,
effectively eliminating the need for the traditional styling model and
enabling the prototype to be completed in less than 4 months by the South
African team.

As the latest descendant of the Zagato sports car family, Z-one is
designed with full blooded Zagato form language.

Reflecting this pure passion from this brand new sports car specialist,
the proportion and volume of Z-one is even tighter than usual sports car
styling, accentuated by couple of long and dynamic curves with keen edge
which visually integrate some important design features like the air
out-lets. Surfaces defined by those cutting edges are even more sculptured
maintaining the modern Zagato line which we have been developing for a
decade.

Initiative

Following in the footsteps of Zagato’s long tradition
of masterfully designed cars, the Perana Z-One is no mere dream car, but a
thoroughly practical and feasible production proposition that is expected
to be available for sale to discerning European buyers by July 2009.

The Zagato Design Centre has styled the Perana Z-one to ensure it is
built as a limited series production car. Sales will be limited to 999 cars
per annum within Europe to assure exclusivity and to commemorate the 90
years of Zagato design.

Complying with Euro 4 emission legislation, this value proposition is
expected to be launched at the introductory price of under 50.000 Euros,
before taxes – an irresistible and highly competitive offer.

Technical Development

From the innovative tubular and box section
chassis to the exciting interior styling, the Perana Z-One is a
concentration of advanced design and engineering. Fully certifiable for the
road, this ultra high–performance, front engined sports coupé uses a
powerful 6.2 litre V8 engine that drives the rear wheels. This genuine
2-seater coupé, enjoys the benefits of almost 50/50 weight distribution
allowing for exhilarating, balanced and predictable road manners.